While the mysteries are compelling, the show's gravity comes from James Spader. His portrayal of Reddington is a delicate balance of lethal efficiency and epicurean charm. Whether he is quoting literature, enjoying a fine wine in a safe house, or ruthlessly eliminating a traitor, Spader makes "Red" an anti-hero you can’t help but root for. Season 1 establishes his moral ambiguity: is he using the FBI to prune his competition, or does he genuinely care for Liz? Key Storylines and The "Who is Tom Keen?" Mystery
Red offers to help the Bureau capture these criminals on one condition: he will only work with (Megan Boone), a rookie FBI profiler with whom he seemingly has no connection. The season follows their partnership as they hunt down these "Blacklisters" while Liz uncovers dark secrets about her own past and her husband, Tom Keen . Main Cast & Characters the blacklist season 1
as Raymond "Red" Reddington: The "Concierge of Crime" turned informant. While the mysteries are compelling, the show's gravity